Textbooks will be made available by Jan 31: DSEK

Srinagar, Jan 14: Director School Education Kashmir G N Itoo said on Tuesday that they are working to ensure all board of school education textbooks is available by January 31.
He said any complaints from parents will be resolved within 24 hours, and assured that rule breakers will face stern action.
Talking to reporters at Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Jawahar Nagar, Director School Education Kashmir, G N Itoo said the department is working to make textbooks available by January 31, and the Board of School Education (BOSE) in this regard has been directed to complete the process soon.
“As you know, the November session was restored in the shortest possible time. After that, the Education Minister and Principal Secretary held a high-level meeting, directing the Board to ensure all books are available by January 31,” Director School Education Kashmir said.
“The process is ongoing, and we are working to make sure all books are available in schools by the end of January,” he said.
Itoo added that for winter tutorials, CEOs were instructed to retain the old books. He also assured that advance planning is in place for the upcoming session to avoid any issues for students. “We are closely monitoring the situation to ensure books are available at the best possible time.”
Responding to a question on the violation of rules by some private schools regarding fees and textbooks, Itoo said that clear instructions were given to address any complaints from parents within 24 hours, and anyone involved in breaking rules will face strict action, he said.